Justice for all? … well not all…

This case has nothing to do with sex offender issues. But it is another example in what is becoming an ongoing “Unequal Justice” series, highlighting how laws in our country often seem to bend for those with money, power, or connections, while others face the full weight of the system.

A few years ago Carolina Amesty rose quickly in Florida’s Republican Party, earning a reputation as a rising star. But her political ascent was interrupted when federal investigators accused her of fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through entities that may not have existed, and allegedly using the money for personal expenses and a private Christian college she helped run.

This week, the Tampa Bay Times reported that the federal government has dropped its pursuit of an indictment against Amesty after her defense provided what they called “significant exculpatory material.” Her attorney? Brad Bondi—brother of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.

The Justice Department insists the decision was made “through proper channels” and without political influence. But this is not an isolated occurrence. It follows a pattern that has many asking: when those with political ties or influence are involved, do the same rules apply? Former DOJ officials have warned that the “distinct separation between the White House and the Department of Justice” has eroded.

“Liberty and justice for all” and the promise that “no one is above the law” ring hollow if power and access become immunity.

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